Job Description

Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Women & Children’s Services, the RN Coordinator – Women’s Services provides leadership and coordination for unit operations, staffing, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives. This role supports the achievement of departmental and hospital-wide goals while ensuring high-quality patient care. The coordinator serves as a clinical resource and mentor to staff, and may provide direct patient care as needed. This position requires strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills in a dynamic and collaborative clinical environment.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational and development activities, and performance evaluations.
• Identifies and resolves issues impacting delivery of clinical care and patient flow.
• Performs and supports quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) activities within the department.
• Serves as a liaison and clinical resource for staff, patients, families, and external providers.
• Ensures departmental compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission requirements.
• Collaborates with leadership in managing the department budget and operational resources.
• Provides direct patient care as needed within Women’s Services scope of practice.
• Supports a team culture based on trust, accountability, and open communication.
• Participates in or leads special projects, committees, or initiatives related to Women’s Services.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Demonstrates ability to manage and prioritize in high-stress situations.
• Effective communication and leadership skills with team-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of clinical standards, regulations, and best practices for Women’s Services.
• Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical software.
• Ability to mentor and educate clinical staff and support team development.
• Competency in applying the nursing process for patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods.
• Requires ability to lift and/or move patients and equipment, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to see, hear alarms, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Hospital-based environment with exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and various clinical hazards.
• Frequent interaction with patients, families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN License in applicable state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) per facility-specific policy.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) may be required at some facilities.
• Fetal Monitoring or Inpatient Obstetrics certification may be required at some facilities.

Experience

• Prior experience as an RN in obstetrics required.
• Newborn transition nursing experience a plus.